Category: Brazil
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Bolsonaro’s Defense Says It Was Surprised by House Arrest Decision
Bolsonaro’s defense stated on Monday (Aug. 4) that it was surprised by the decision of Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who ordered house arrest for the former president. According to his lawyers, Bolsonaro did not violate the precautionary measure that prohibits him from using social media, including third-party accounts. “The defense was surprised…
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Bolsonaro’s defense says it was surprised by house arrest
Bolsonaro’s defense stated it was surprised by the house arrest order from STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes, claiming the former president did not violate social media restrictions.
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Justice Alexandre de Moraes orders house arrest for Bolsonaro
Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court ordered house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday (Aug. 4) for violating a precautionary measure that prohibited him from using third-party social media accounts. Moraes also ordered a search and seizure at the former president’s residence in Brasília. He imposed new restrictions on Bolsonaro,…
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Moraes orders house arrest for Bolsonaro
Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday (4). Moraes also ordered a search and seizure at the former president’s home in Brasília. The justice also established new measures against Bolsonaro. As such, the former president is prohibited from receiving visits, except from lawyers. Additionally, he…
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Tourist Guide Features Itineraries Linked to Afro-Brazilian Culture
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The Guia do Afroturismo no Brasil – Roteiros e Experiências da Cultura Afro-Brasileira do país, launched this week by the Ministry of Tourism, provides a diagnosis of afrotourism in Brazil, mapping experiences and tourist services led by Black people, in addition to identifying national and international best practices and supporting public policies aimed at the…
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U.S. Trade Representative Justifies Trump’s Sanctions Against Brazil for ‘Geopolitical Reasons’
The United States Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, defended the new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump against Brazil. According to Greer, the measures announced by the White House are “practically definitive,” and the possibility of immediate re-evaluation is ruled out. “These tariffs are practically definitive,” the representative stated in an interview aired this Sunday (3)…
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The Art of Flattery: Why Fawning Over Trump Is Now the Most Common Diplomatic Tactic
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There is a pattern in many of President Trump’s interactions with other world leaders. We could call it “the art of flattery” — and they are dishing out a huge amount of it. When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House in February, he brought a letter in his suit pocket. It was…
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The Art of Praise: Why Flattering Trump Is Now the Main Diplomatic Play
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There is a pattern in many of President Trump’s interactions with other world leaders. You could call it “the art of praise” — and they are serving generous portions of flattery. When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House in February, he brought a letter in his suit pocket. It was a formal…
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Coffee Drinkers and U.S. Companies Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil
In a small industrial roastery in Washington, D.C., the nutty and inviting aroma of roasting coffee hangs thick in the air. It’s where Lost Sock Roasters, a local company, roasts and packages its coffee beans. After nearly a decade managing the company, Jeff Yerxa says the strong coffee aroma barely registers anymore. “I don’t even…
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U.S. Coffee Consumers and Companies Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil
In a small industrial roastery in Washington, D.C., the inviting aroma of roasted coffee lingers in the air. It’s where Lost Sock Roasters, a local company, roasts and packages its coffee beans – destined for its two cafes, customers’ homes, and local bakeries and restaurants. After nearly a decade leading the company, co-founder Jeff Yerxa…